Constable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkän(t)-stə-bəl/ con·sta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Constable

Constable (noun)

  1. a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages
  2. the warden or governor of a royal castle or a fortified town
  3. a public officer usually of a town or township responsible for keeping the peace and for minor judicial duties

Constable (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "reported the crime to the local constable"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Constable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Constable:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus
British: bobby
cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Constable

patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Constable

civilian

Origin & Etymology of Constable

Middle English conestable, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally, officer of the stable

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Constable

chief constable, police constable

Frequently Asked Questions about Constable

What does "Constable" mean?

"Constable" means a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages. As a noun, it is defined as: a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages.

What is another word for "Constable"?

Other words for "Constable" include bobby, bull, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme and lawman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Constable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Constable"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Constable". Common alternatives include bobby, bull, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer and police officer.

What is a slang word for "Constable"?

Slang words for "Constable" include bull, flatfoot and shamus.

How do you use "Constable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Constable" in a sentence: "reported the crime to the local constable".

Is "Constable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Constable" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Constable"?

"Constable" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-stə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as con·sta·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Constable"?

"Constable" comes from Middle English conestable, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally, officer of the stable. First known use: 13th century.